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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.57, 620.61 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.57, 620.61 and 302.30 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.57 : 620.61 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.57/620.61 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.57x = 620.61 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.57x = 187,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,610.19/449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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